Mojito Sugar Cookies

Mojito Sugar Cookies

If you love the fresh taste of a mojito, you will enjoy these cookies! They have a bright flavor from lime and mint. Plus, they are easy to make and fun to share.

Why Make This Recipe

• They are a tasty twist on regular sugar cookies.
• The combination of lime and mint gives them a refreshing flavor.
• They are great for parties, picnics, or just a sweet treat at home.
• The optional glaze adds a nice touch of sweetness and extra flavor.

How to Make Mojito Sugar Cookies

This recipe involves mixing butter and sugar, adding eggs, and then combining other ingredients to form a dough. You’ll scoop the dough, flatten it, and bake until golden. The cookies are delicious on their own or can be glazed for even more flavor.

Ingredients

• 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 cup granulated sugar
• 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
• 2 large eggs
• 1 tablespoon fresh lime zest
• 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
• 2 tablespoons fresh mint leaves, finely chopped
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1 cup powdered sugar (for glaze, optional)
• 1-2 tablespoons lime juice (for glaze, optional)
• 1/2 teaspoon rum extract (optional)

Directions

1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
2. Cream together butter and sugar in a bowl until light and fluffy.
3. Add eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition.
4. Mix in vanilla extract, lime juice, and lime zest.
5. Fold in finely chopped mint leaves.
6. In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt.
7. Gradually combine dry ingredients with wet ingredients until a soft dough forms.
8. Scoop tablespoon-sized portions of dough, roll into balls, and place on baking sheet.
9. Gently flatten each dough ball.
10. Bake for 10–12 minutes or until edges are lightly golden.
11. Cool completely on a wire rack.
12. Optional: Mix powdered sugar with lime juice to create glaze and drizzle over cookies.

How to Serve Mojito Sugar Cookies

• Serve them with a glass of milk or lemonade.
• Make a cookie platter for parties or gatherings.
• Enjoy them as a sweet snack at any time of the day.

How to Store Mojito Sugar Cookies

Store the cookies in an airtight container at room temperature. They will stay fresh for about a week. If you want to save them for longer, you can freeze the cookies. Just make sure to wrap them well.

Tips to Make Mojito Sugar Cookies

• Make sure your butter is soft for easy mixing.
• Chop the mint leaves finely for the best flavor.
• If you like a stronger lime taste, add more lime juice or zest.
• Give the cookies enough space on the baking sheet to spread while baking.

Variations

• Add chocolate chips for a sweet twist.
• Try using lemon instead of lime for a different flavor.
• Mix in some nuts for extra crunch.

FAQs

• Can I make these cookies ahead of time? Yes! You can prepare the dough and refrigerate it for a day or two before baking.
• Can I use dried mint instead of fresh? Fresh mint is best, but if you only have dried, use less since it’s stronger in flavor.
• Are these cookies soft or crunchy? They are soft with slightly crisp edges, making them perfect for a chewy bite.

Mojito Sugar Cookies

Delicious cookies with the refreshing flavors of lime and mint, perfect for parties or as a sweet treat at home.

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Prep Time 15 minutes mins

Cook Time 12 minutes mins

Total Time 27 minutes mins

Servings: 24 cookies

Course: Dessert, Snack

Cuisine: American

Calories: 150

Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients

  

Main Ingredients

• 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 cup granulated sugar
• 1 cup unsalted butter, softened Make sure your butter is soft for easy mixing.
• 2 large eggs
• 1 tablespoon fresh lime zest If you like a stronger lime taste, add more lime juice or zest.
• 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
• 2 tablespoons fresh mint leaves, finely chopped Chop the mint leaves finely for the best flavor.
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Optional Glaze Ingredients

• 1 cup powdered sugar For glaze, optional.
• 1-2 tablespoons lime juice For glaze, optional.
• 1/2 teaspoon rum extract Optional.

Method

 

Preparation

1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
2. Cream together butter and sugar in a bowl until light and fluffy.
3. Add eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition.
4. Mix in vanilla extract, lime juice, and lime zest.
5. Fold in finely chopped mint leaves.
6. In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt.
7. Gradually combine dry ingredients with wet ingredients until a soft dough forms.

Baking

1. Scoop tablespoon-sized portions of dough, roll into balls, and place on baking sheet.
2. Gently flatten each dough ball.
3. Bake for 10–12 minutes or until edges are lightly golden.
4. Cool completely on a wire rack.
5. Optional: Mix powdered sugar with lime juice to create glaze and drizzle over cookies.

Notes

Store the cookies in an airtight container at room temperature. They will stay fresh for about a week. If you want to save them for longer, you can freeze the cookies. Just make sure to wrap them well.